- Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private school while Appalachian State University (Appalachian State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has more expensive tuition of $30,900 than Appalachian State ($24,537).
- Appalachian State has tighter acceptance rate of 70.00% than Lenoir-Rhyne University (73.90%).
- Appalachian State is larger with 20,436 students than Lenoir-Rhyne University (2,354 students).
| Lenoir-Rhyne University View More Rivals | Appalachian State University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in North Carolina | Rankings | #15 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hickory, NC | Location | Boone, NC |
| Known as | Appalachian State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,900 | Undergraduate | $7,541 North Carolina residents $24,537 out-of-state |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $8,380 North Carolina residents $24,140 out-of-state |
| $32,218 | Financial Aid | $8,383 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 73.90% | Acceptance Rate | 70.00% |
| 10.31% | Yield | 33.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,354 | Total Students | 20,436 |
| 1,529 | Undergraduate | 18,558 |
| 825 | Graduate | 1,878 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | 1,647 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,017) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) $6,222 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 140 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,037 Full-time 365 Part-time |
| 319 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,837 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| $67,201 for Faculties $51,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,629 for Faculties $56,375 Part-time |